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Editorial: End this Genocide of a nation and hold those responsible to account
1 March 2022
In front of the eyes of the whole world President Putin is conducting a genocide against the Ukrainian people. Having one week ago questioned the very existence of Ukraine, he subsequently unleashed the whole military might of Russia against it. The heroic scenes of resistance across the whole of Ukraine has been simply inspirational and has forced governments across the world to step up their response against this naked violence and aggression.
The world must show unity of purpose in rejecting Putin's aggression and in holding him and his immediate circle accountable. Those who end up on the wrong side of history will be eternally ashamed of their mistake.
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Algeria offers to supply Europe with gas
1 March 2022
Algeria's state-owned oil company has offered to increase its supply of natural gas to Europe in case of possible decline of supplies from Russia. Sonatrach CEO Toufik Hakkar made the announcement on Sunday saying that the firm was ready to pump additional gas to the EU from its surplus via the Transmed pipeline linking Algeria to Italy.
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Across Europe, in city squares and in the corridors of power, a massive expression of support for Ukraine
27 February 2022
In a weekend when unprecedented decisions have been take across Europe in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the EU allocated 450 million euros for military equipment to Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told Euronews on Sunday that Ukraine belongs in the European Union and the bloc would like to see the country join it in time "Indeed over time, they belong to us. They are one of us and we want them in," she said. Across Europe tens of thousands took to the streets in support of Ukraine.
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A bad day for UN as Russia vetoes Security Council resolution; China, India and UAE abstain
26 February 2022
For those who are believers in multilateralism and a rules based international system last night's developments in the UN Security Council were a dark and disappointing moment. The Council considered a resolution put forward by more than sixty UN member states, which strongly condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and called on Moscow to withdraw its troops immediately and provide safe access for humanitarian relief work. Russia, which has veto power as one of five permanent members of the council, voted against it and vetoed it as was expected. Eleven countries voted in favour. There was disappointment that three countries - China, India and UAE - abstained.
